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Shirba Village

Shirba is an inhabited village in Chakrata Sub-district of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 044651, the Census 2011 record lists 470 people in 58 households and the reported area is 654.28 hectares. The local references include Mahrawna Gram Panchayat, Chakrata CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chakrata at about 14 km.

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Quick answer: Shirba is a village in Chakrata Sub-district, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 044651 and 470 people in 58 households.
Village Code044651
Population470
Households58
Area654.28 hectares
Nearest TownChakrata

Key Village Facts

Village
Shirba
Census Village Code
044651
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Dehradun
District Census Code
060
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chakrata
Sub-district Census Code
00300
CD Block
Chakrata
Gram Panchayat
Mahrawna
Households
58
Population
470
Male Population
234
Female Population
236
Sex Ratio
1,008.55
Area
654.28 hectares
Area
6.54 sq km
Nearest Town
Chakrata
Nearest Town Distance
14 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
248124
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Shirba at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 470 people, 654.28 hectares of reported area and Chakrata as the nearest town reference for Shirba, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDehradun
Sub-districtChakrata
CD BlockChakrata
Gram PanchayatMAHRAWNA
  • Shirba falls under Chakrata Sub-district in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 044651.
  • The record lists 470 people living in 58 households.
  • The reported village area is 654.28 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chakrata.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density71.83 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size8.1 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share44.26%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share53.83%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share6.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shirba in the official administrative record. Census village code 044651, Mahrawna Gram Panchayat and Chakrata CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
060
Sub-district Census Code
00300
Village Census Code
044651
CD Block Code
0028
CD Block Name
Chakrata
Gram Panchayat Name
Mahrawna

Location and Distance

Chakrata is the nearest town listed for Shirba, about 14 km away. Dehradun is listed as the district headquarters at about 134 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chakrata
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Dehradun
Distance from District Headquarter
134 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chakrata
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
134 km
Nearest Town
Chakrata
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
654.28 hectares
Area
6.54 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 470 people in 58 households, with 234 male residents and 236 female residents. The average household size is 8.1, and SC share is 44.26% and ST share is 53.83% for Shirba. Population density works out to about 71.83 people per sq km.

Total Households
58
Total Population
470
Male Population
234
Female Population
236
Sex Ratio
1,008.55
Average Household Size
8.1
SC Population
208
SC Male Population
104
SC Female Population
104
SC Population Share
44.26
ST Population
253
ST Male Population
124
ST Female Population
129
ST Population Share
53.83
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shirba list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shirba include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
190 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Shirba.

State Highway
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shirba include self-help groups. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shirba is reported as 17 hours per day in summer and 20 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shirba show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Potato, net sown area is 71.71 hectares and irrigated land is 4.61 hectares (6.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Potato
Forest Area In Hectares
227.87 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
26.13
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
128.57 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
71.71
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
67.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
4.61
Canals Area In Hectares
4.61 hectares

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shirba village located?

Shirba is in Chakrata Sub-district of Dehradun district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Shirba village in?

Shirba village is in Dehradun district.

Which state is Shirba village in?

Shirba village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Shirba under?

Shirba comes under Chakrata Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shirba?

The Census village code of Shirba is 044651.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shirba under?

Shirba is listed under MAHRAWNA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chakrata.

What is the population of Shirba village?

The village record lists 470 people and 58 households for Shirba.

How many households are in Shirba village?

The village record lists 58 households for Shirba.

What is the male and female population of Shirba?

The record lists 234 male residents and 236 female residents for Shirba.

What is the sex ratio of Shirba village?

The sex ratio of Shirba is 1,008.55 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shirba village?

The reported geographical area of Shirba is 654.28 hectares.

What is the population density of Shirba village?

The approximate population density of Shirba is 71.83 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shirba?

The nearest town listed for Shirba is Chakrata, about 14 km away.

How far is Shirba from the district headquarters?

Shirba is about 134 km from Dehradun, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shirba from the sub-district headquarters?

Shirba is about 14 km from Chakrata, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shirba?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Shirba.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Shirba?

For Shirba, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Potato, net sown area is 71.71 hectares and irrigated land is 4.61 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shirba.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.